Bernard Silver and Betty Jane Silver Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 27-0798127 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$65K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,275
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,900.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ Lds Asl | Riverside, CA | Asl religeous videos | $50,000 |
| Travis Ranch | Yorba Linda, CA | Schoolsupport | $6,900 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater LA | Arcadia, CA | Youth program | $5,275 |
| Planned Parenthood | Rancho Mirage, CA | Birth assistance | $2,500 |
| Brownie Scounts of Owensboro | Owensboro, KY | Fund raiser | $550 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,225 | 5 |
| 2024 | $101,475 | 6 |
| 2023 | $94,420 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600969349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0798127
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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